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For more than 60 years, Tony winner Tony Walton designed costumes and sets for Broadway classics including Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, and Guys and Dolls.

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On October 13, 2010, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Opened on Broadway

by Margaret Hall

The rock musical, starring Tony nominee Benjamin Walker, played the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

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Boop!, Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Real Women Have Curves, Sunset Blvd. Nominated for Artios Casting Awards

by Margaret Hall

The 2026 Artios Awards celebrate the work done by casting professionals across theatre, film, and television.

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Layton Williams and George Blagden to Star in U.K. Kiss of the Spider Woman Revival

by Margaret Hall

Curve, Bristol Old Vic, and Mayflower Southampton’s co-production will be the first major U.K. revival of the musical since 1992.

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Beau the Musical Returns Off-Broadway October 13

by Margaret Hall

The Douglas Lyons-Ethan D. Pakchar musical tells the story of a young queer man who discovers his deceased grandfather is actually still alive.

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Tony Nominee Diane Keaton Has Died at 79

by Margaret Hall

Ms. Keaton was a member of the original Broadway production of Hair, long before film stardom took her away from the stage.

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Friday, October 10, 2025

Trisha Paytas Will Star in Beetlejuice on Broadway

by Margaret Hall

The social media influencer will appear for a limited run in the musical's Broadway return.

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Get a 1st Look at the National Tour of Stereophonic

by Margaret Hall

Stereophonic made history by earning 13 Tony Award nominations—the most of any play, ever—and won Best Play.

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Death By Stereo? Listen to 'Have to Have You' from The Lost Boys Musical, Featuring Slash

by Margaret Hall

The musical, set to come to Broadway in the spring, will release an EP of music October 31.

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

See 3 Songs From Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Before It Hits Broadway

by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty for the Broadway premiere.

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Get a 1st Look at Beetlejuice's Big Broadway Return

by Margaret Hall

The first national tour will play a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

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Look Back at Beetlejuice’s Journey on Broadway

by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation of Tim Burton's film has come back from the dead multiple times, due to its strong fanbase.

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Complete Casting Revealed for 4th Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival

by Margaret Hall

The festival will continue the company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.

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Composer Heather Christian Awarded MacArthur Foundation 2025 Genius Grant

by Margaret Hall

This year's recipients will each receive a "no-strings-attached" stipend of $800,000, distributed over five years.

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Get a 1st Listen to Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty in Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes

by Margaret Hall

The Hannah Moscovitch play, which ran Off-Broadway earlier this season, was recorded for release by Audible.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Bess Wohl's Liberation Begins Broadway Previews October 8

by Margaret Hall

The work made its world premiere Off-Broadway earlier this year via Roundabout Theatre Company.

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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Finds Complete Broadway Cast

by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty for the Broadway premiere.

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Beetlejuice Returns to Broadway October 8

by Margaret Hall

The first national tour will play a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

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Madeline Myers Named Recipient of 2025 Stephen Schwartz Award

by Margaret Hall

The honor is given annually to a musical theatre writer whose voice is seen as critical to the continued success of the craft.

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Caissie Levy, LJ Benet, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Paul Alexander Nolan, More Will Star in The Lost Boys on Broadway

by Margaret Hall

Directed by Michael Arden, the screen-to-stage musical explores teenagers' coming of age through vampirism.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Sara Bareilles and Her Waitress Co-Star Joe Tippett Are Married

by Margaret Hall

The couple previously starred in Bareilles' musical together for its Broadway return in 2021.

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Why Writer Danny Strong Turned Down Buffy The Vampire Slayer for Chess

by Margaret Hall

The Emmy-winning writer is helping bring the treasured-but-troubled musical back to Broadway, with a whole new book.

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Dramatists Guild Foundation Will Present New Work From Their Fellows This Month

by Margaret Hall

David Alpert is helming the musical theatre offerings, with Laurie Woolery handling playwriting presentations.

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Monday, October 6, 2025

Get a 1st Look at The Outsiders on Tour

by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony winner is opening its first national tour in Tulsa, Oklahoma October 7.

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Love Never Dies Star Ben Lewis Has Died at 46

by Margaret Hall

The Australian baritenor starred in the filmed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.

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How To Get $45 Tickets to Beetlejuice on Broadway

by Margaret Hall

The first national tour will play a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace.

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Hazbin Hotel is Coming to Broadway for a 1-Night-Only Concert

by Margaret Hall

The animated musical series follows the princess of Hell as she sets about fulfilling her dream of opening a hotel to rehabilitate sinners.

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Are the Bennet Girls OK?, Adapted From Pride and Prejudice, Extends Again Off-Broadway

by Margaret Hall

Eric Tucker directs Emily Breeze's play for Bedlam.

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Gracie Lawrence Departs Just in Time on Broadway October 5

by Margaret Hall

Lawrence was Tony-nominated for her Broadway debut performance as Connie Francis.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

See Ana Villafañe and Jordan Donica Dance Up a Storm in 'Two Lost Souls' From Damn Yankees

by Margaret Hall

The Washington, D.C. production is newly revised by Will Power, Doug Wright, and Lynn Ahrens.

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Lucy Liu Completes Lineup for 2025 Icons of Culture Festival

by Margaret Hall

Held at the the Perelman Performing Arts Center, the festival will feature conversations with women who are making a distinct mark in our society.

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Tony Winner Judy Kaye to Star in Industry Reading of Grindr Mom

by Margaret Hall

The solo play is about a conservative Mormon mother who opens a Grindr account to better understand her gay son.

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Patricia Routledge Has Died at 96

by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner charmed on stage and screen, but it was her performance in Keeping Up Appearances that became iconic on both sides of the pond.

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Susan Stroman Will Honor Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty at American Songbook Association Tribute

by Margaret Hall

The evening will feature performances by Lillias White, Kate Baldwin, Nikki Renée Daniels, Elizabeth Stanley, and more.

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Wicked Mass Singalong to Be Held in London. Schools Worldwide Encouraged to Participate

by Margaret Hall

The event will be streamed live from London's O2 Arena.

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Will Swenson to Reprise Role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise in Australia.

by Margaret Hall

After originating it on Broadway, Swenson will step back into the "Sweet Caroline" crooner's shoes.

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Get a 1st Look at the Austrian Non-Replica Production of Wicked

by Margaret Hall

Oz is getting a makeover in this new German-language production, running in Bühne Baden.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

James Lapine Will Be Honored at Second Stage Theater's Annual Gala

by Margaret Hall

Lapine will be honored alongside Melissa and Gregory Fleming this November.

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Get a 1st Look at Season 2 of Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video

by Margaret Hall

The animated musical series follows the princess of Hell as she sets about fulfilling her dream of opening a hotel to rehabilitate sinners.

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How Victoria Clark Turns 'The Most Unexpected Moments Into Magic'

by Margaret Hall

From getting stuck while flying in Cinderella to her mic going out during the Tony Awards, this Broadway legend has learned to roll with the punches.

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What Do the Critics Think of Chloë Grace Moretz, Amy Landecker, River Lipe-Smith-Led Caroline?

by Margaret Hall

The Preston Max Allen play has again extended Off-Broadway at MCC Theater.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Beetlejuice, Mexodus, The Outsiders, More to Participate in Banned Book Week

by Margaret Hall

No Book Bans is partnering with a number of New York theatrical productions this Banned Books Week, celebrating the freedom to experience stories without censorship.

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Dates Revealed for Kelli O'Hara, Rocky Horror, Rose Byrne, More in Roundabout's 2026 Broadway Season

by Margaret Hall

Roundabout will renovate the recently renamed Todd Haimes Theatre for much of the season before reopening the venue in spring 2026.

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Rishi Varma's Sulfur Bottom Extends Off-Broadway

by Margaret Hall

Set in a decaying home on the edge of industrial sprawl, the work explores the quiet devastation of environmental collapse.

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See Which Theatre Stars Made the 2025 TIME100 Next List

by Margaret Hall

The Next annual list recognizes 100 emerging leaders from around the world.

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Photos: The Young Are on the Road in Suffs' National Tour

by Margaret Hall

With a Tony-winning book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, the work explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures.

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Oratorio for Living Things Begins Off-Broadway Return September 30

by Margaret Hall

Lee Sunday Evans again directs Heather Christian's Obie-winning musical.

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Monday, September 29, 2025

Photos: Danielle Brooks, Kieran Culkin, Keegan-Michael Key, More Have an Excellent Adventure at Opening Night of Waiting for Godot

by Margaret Hall

Jamie Lloyd is directing the Samuel Beckett classic, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

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Watch: Leslie Odom Jr. Reflects on Returning to Hamilton

by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner visited Today to talk about returning to the role of Aaron Burr a decade on.

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Programming Revealed for 4th Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival

by Margaret Hall

The festival will continue the company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists

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Maria and Rosetta to Play London's West End

by Margaret Hall

Centering on the legendary musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her protégé, Marie Knight, the play was written by George Brant.

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Jeff Ross' Take a Banana for the Ride Closes on Broadway September 28

by Margaret Hall

The Emmy-nominated comedian and noted celebrity roaster's solo show was filmed for Netflix.

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Friday, September 26, 2025

Iraisa Ann Reilly and Liba Vaynberg Receive Roundabout Underground Residencies

by Margaret Hall

Introduced last season, the Underground program was founded to foster artistic risk-taking that may not be commercially viable.

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Mike Bartlett’s Bull Extends Off-Broadway

by Margaret Hall

The hyper-intimate play centers on three employees faced with the impending layoff of one of their team.

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Get a 1st Listen to 'The Explorer & The Bear' from Paddington The Musical

by Margaret Hall

Adapted from the much-loved children's book series, Paddington the Musical will begin performances in London in November.

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Forever Noon: A Twilight Saga Musical Parody Will Play New York

by Margaret Hall

The reading will coincide with the 20th anniversary the first book in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga.

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Get a 1st Look at 13 Going on 30 - The Musical

by Margaret Hall

The movie-turned-stage musical is making its world premiere at Manchester Opera House in the U.K.

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10 Theatrical Memoirs and Biographies to Cozy Up With This Fall

by Margaret Hall

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, nostalgia, or simply a great story well told, a theatre memoir is a perfect companion for the season.

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Black Theatre United Reveals New Installment of The Business of Show Discussion Series

by Margaret Hall

Hosted by NaTasha Yvette Williams and led by certified financial counselor Reshonah Bennett, the interactive workshop will offer a holistic approach to financial wellness for creatives.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025